Virgin Media TiVo iPad app

[idbirch]

I just posted this quick guide for Windows users over at Tivocommunity, here it is in case any of you don't hang out there also:

Install Python 2.7.2 from here. This installed to C:\Python27

I then had to fanny about with the .py scripts because it seems python changes it's syntax rules on a regular basis and most of the scripts wouldn't run without removing print statements and getting rid of some commenting. Here are the already-edited versions, just extract to C:\Python27: linky

Use Notepad++ or similar to add your TiVo and PC IP addresses into mdns-tivo-forgery.py, I've labelled where you need to put them. Also add the TSN. Save the changes.

Not sure if this step is needed, probably not - edit remote1.py and remote2.py substituting the TiVo IP with your own and entering your MAK.

Now just double click mdns-tivo-forgery.py in your C:\Python27 directory, if you see "Running mDNS daemon" you're probably good to go.

All creds to arantius for the script and foddy for realising it could be used for something cool.

[zekeisaszekedoes]

So you need the PC running mDNS daemon in order for the iPad to control the TiVo?

[idbirch]

Yes. There are no pre-requisites though, the scripts included set everything up.

[zekeisaszekedoes]

That's a pretty nice little workaround, shame I don't an iPad to hand so I can give it a test run!

[idbirch]

Works on the iPhone too which I guess means iPod Touch should work also.

[Doz007]

Originally Posted by idbirch

I just posted this quick guide for Windows users over at Tivocommunity, here it is in case any of you don't hang out there also:

Install Python 2.7.2 from here. This installed to C:\Python27

I then had to fanny about with the .py scripts because it seems python changes it's syntax rules on a regular basis and most of the scripts wouldn't run without removing print statements and getting rid of some commenting. Here are the already-edited versions, just extract to C:\Python27: linky

Use Notepad++ or similar to add your TiVo and PC IP addresses into mdns-tivo-forgery.py, I've labelled where you need to put them. Also add the TSN. Save the changes.

Not sure if this step is needed, probably not - edit remote1.py and remote2.py substituting the TiVo IP with your own and entering your MAK.

Now just double click mdns-tivo-forgery.py in your C:\Python27 directory, if you see "Running mDNS daemon" you're probably good to go.

All creds to arantius for the script and foddy for realising it could be used for something cool.

Thanks for the edited versions of the .PY files

I'm still having very little luck though. Is the TiVo ip the same as my local ip or does it have it's own?

At the minute when I run the mdns file nothing happens.

[idbirch]

Line 10 of the main script (mdns-tivo-forgery.py) which will initially read:

local_ip = socket.inet_aton('192.168.0.90')

needs to be the IP address of your TiVo. You can get that from the Network Settings screen (that's from memory, can't recall precisely where it is) but it should be 192.168.something

Line 22 which will initially read:

server = Zeroconf.Zeroconf(bindaddress="192.168.0.2")

needs to be changed to the IP address of the PC/laptop which you're running the Python script on.

Line 19 which will read:

TSN = 'xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'

Needs the X's replacing with your TiVo service number which is on the System info screen of your TiVo.

After saving those changes, you should get some output from the script. If not, try just opening a command prompt (run it as Administrator is you're on Vista/7) and get yourself to a C:\>Python27 prompt. Type "python mdns-tivo-forgery.py" without the quotes and see what it says.

[toady]

I've setup the python scripts and can now see 2 TIVOs listed

My real one which says not available
The dummy one called DA59 but it says Not Complete, which is complaining about Network Remote Control isn't enabled, not sure how i setup Remote Control on a dummy device

[idbirch]

You're so close! I had the same issue although if you're using the scripts from the zip I uploaded, you shouldn't have that problem as it has the code needed to fake that in there already.

Can you try editing line 95 which should currently read:

Proxy._tivo-remote._tcp.local

and change it to:

DA59._tivo-remote._tcp.local

Restart the script and try again. If that doesn't work, reboot your TiVo and router and toggle the WiFi on your iDevice on/off before trying again.

[Doz007]

Can I just say that idbirch has gone above and beyond the call of duty in order to help me get this app working. Although I'm not quite there yet I've got to say that idbirch has the patience of a saint and the knowledge of a programmer!!

A true credit to the forum.

[zantarous]

Thanks for the instructions idbirch and to Foddy I have this working now, I have had to faff about with this with no knowledge of running Python scripts so probably made loads of stupid mistakes.

My next question is can the script be modified to connect to more then one Tivo?

What problem are you having Doz007 chances are your probably doing some of the silly things I was doing.

[toady]

^^^^

That cured the problem, the scripts I was using were from your zip

Many thanks for your assistance

[idbirch]

Yeah, guess I cocked that bit up then! Here's a fixed link with the correction already made.

Fixed tivofiles.zip

I can't edit my original post to fix the link for some reason

[Doz007]

Mine is fully operational now thanks to a massive helping hand from idbirch.

I can't get over how fast this makes navigating the TiVo. This is hands down the best way to use the TiVo!

[zantarous]

Yeah its surprisingly quick, navigating My Shows is super quick.

One odd thing I did notice was that when you delete a show instead of the cursor moving down like on the Tivo it moves up so i almost deleted a unwatched episode.